https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/hit-comfort-zone-soft-touch-grips?ind[]=6596
Consumer products that use a TPE grip have been used extensively to provide ergonomic benefits, particularly for usability and safety.
https://www.avient.com/knowledge-base/article/polymer-services-frequency-asked-questions?rtype[]=1164
Material Datasets Available
A number of material characterization data sets are available in .udb, moldex 3D, and SIMPOE format.
Using CAE to optimize part, tool or process design
Leveraging mold filling simulation, data software, and physical simulation capabilities, can help inform your decision-making process.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-launches-new-stat-tech-tpes-ptfe-free-lubrione-internally-lubricated-formulations-fakuma-2023
Improving the safety and reliability of part performance is a challenge our customers often bring to us,” said Matt Mitchell, director of global marketing, Specialty Engineered Materials at Avient.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-feature-sustainable-solutions-fiber-itma-2023
This includes sustainable solutions that can enable recycling, support human health and safety, reduce energy use, and offer eco-conscious alternatives to traditional methods.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-announces-asia-manufacturing-and-availability-cesa-non-pfas-process-aid
FDA, and EU food-contact safety regulations.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-introduces-durable-orange-nylon-colorants-high-voltage-electrical-vehicle-ev-connectors
Cautionary orange is a widely used color as a warning of potential safety hazards and is a preferred choice for automotive manufacturers to distinguish high-voltage power connectors and cables in electric vehicles from other parts,” said Bob Lee, General Manager, Color and Additives Greater China at Avient.
https://www.avient.com/news/polyone-showcase-material-colorant-and-additive-innovations-chinaplas-2018
They help to improve fire safety with low smoke and fume generation in the event of fire, meeting stringent regulations for smoke and toxicity.
https://www.avient.com/news/avient-present-lightweighting-design-innovation-and-sustainable-additive-solutions-plastics-automotive-engineering-conference
The second presentation, titled Management of Vehicle Indoor Air Quality with Sustainable Polymer Additive Solutions, will discuss developing a range of emission and VOC-controlling technologies that can reduce undesirable material emissions, increasing safety and comfort.
https://www.avient.com/industries/packaging
Enhancing rPET Quality and Safety
Tackling degradation and additive buildup in the rPET recycling process.
https://www.avient.com/news/exclusive-sponsor-new-exhibition-area-chinaplas-2017-polyone-showcases-innovative-polymer-solutions
GLS TPEs for Automotive HVAC Seals: improves driver and passenger safety and comfort with industry-leading TPE technology that has been proven to reduce volatile organic compounds (VOCs) by 50% and fogging by 35% versus existing TPEs for heating / ventilation / air conditioning applications.